Carya glabra
Common name: Sweet Pignut
A tree that is far more common than you’d think because it’s not as iconic as Shagbark and harder to spot in woods loaded with other, more thought-of hickories. Its interlacing bark is very tight on the trunk. The branches have a lazy arch to them. The fall color is a golden yellow that is a hickory standard. Makes for a real stand-out in any yard as long as you’re willing to put the time in to let it get big. The nuts can be heavy on any given year but rarely make a mess due to their popularity with the squirrels and “nutty” people.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Tree
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Floodplain, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 50 Feet
- Mature width
- 30 Feet
- Max height
- 60 Feet
- Max width
- 50 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Edible fruit